ALEXIUS I, 1081-1118. AV Hyperpyron (4.33 gms), Constantinople Mint, 1092/3-1118. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5. Graffito, Wavy Flan. S-1913. Obverse: Christ Pantokrator seated facing on throne; Reverse: Alexius standing facing, holding labarum and globus cruciger; manus Dei above, pellet on shaft, six pellets in loros end. Far better than typically encountered, this example displays a bold strike on each side, resulting in clear details and legends. The noted graffiti is hardly perceptible. Ex: Christies New York (05/1984), Lot # 553.<p>
